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Seating For Sale
GEMMA Striped Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Deep Bordeaux & Nude Velvet
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, GEMMA velvet ottoman embodies elegance and modern sophistication. Its bold yet refined striped design is meticulously stitched by portuguese artisans, s...
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Dinning Chairs, 1950s, Set of Four
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Gorgeous set of four mid-century Italian dining chairs by Vittorio Dassi, recently reupholstered in ivory satin velvet, restored and polished with shellac.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Elephant 3-Seater Beige Sofa by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Milan, IT
As quiet as it is enveloping, this elegant sofa of modern inspiration welcomes up to three people within its wide seat outlined by a plump shell gently sloping at the sides. The gene...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Leather

Elegant Velvet Bench with Two Solid Wood Legs By Jose De Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This stylish and understated bench is a perfect blend of comfort and natural elegance. The generously upholstered seat provides a comfortable and inviting surface, which can be custo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Elegant Velvet Sofa with Piping Detail & Upholstered Feet By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This comfortable and modern sofa is a study in streamlined design and understated elegance. It features a plush, upholstered seat and back, the contours of which are gracefully outli...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Black Leather Le Corbusier Chair LC1 by Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage LC1 black leather chair designed by Le Corbusier circa 1928's and manufactured by Cassina in 1990's. Engraved serial umber 46639, Le Corbusier signature and Cassina mark. Ver...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

"Aulanko" Sheepskin Armchair/Lounge Chair by Märta Blomstedt, Finland, 1939
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing lounge chair by Märta Blomstedt, designed for the interior of the “Aulanko” hotel in 1939. Märta Blomstedt was the architecht behind the hotel. Oversized, voluptuous design w...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and green velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new velvet. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.0"H x 75.25"W x 29.0"D Seat Height (inch...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Early Matching Pair, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs for Saridis of Athens
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptional pair of early Klismos chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis of Athens, crafted in dark-stained walnut and retaining their original character and authenticity throu...
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1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Folding Lounge Armchairs Rex Designed by Niko Kralj, 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of Mid Century Modern folding armchair. Model Rex Designed by Niko Kralj in the late 50s This model is in the MoMa gallery in NewYork
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1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Vintage dining chairs by Willy Rizzo for cidue set of 5, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 5 dining chairs designed by Willy Rizzo for Cidue. The chairs have a beautifully shaped chrome frame and come with the original brown leather seats. Good vintage condition ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Swedish Rococo Chairs with Traces of Original Paint, Circa 1770
Located in Atlanta, GA
A genuine pair of period Rococo chairs dating to circa 1770, retaining traces of their original painted surfaces. The frames have been carefully scraped back, revealing a softly worn...
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Arts and Crafts Upholstered Bentwood Bench or Trunk
Located in Southampton, NJ
An Arts and Crafts period bench of steam bent oak construction with exposed framework, turned ball feet and curved brass accented support stretchers. Custom upholstered in William ...
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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Seating

Materials

Brass

1950’s Vintage Carlo Di Carli Dining Arm Chair - 1 of 2
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare Vintage Carlo Di Carli Dining Arm Chair - 1 of 2 Available.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Mambo Modular Orange Fabric Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
Generous volumes outlined by sinuous curves together with a wrinkled vibrant-orange velvet upholstery define this majestic modular sofa, design conceived for celebrating mambo's flui...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Black Leather Knoll Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic black leather desk chair by Charles Pollock and manufactured by Knoll. Executed in black leather and steel base. No tears or missing buttons or screws. Leather in good condit...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay / Bois Stool in solid natural Oak for Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Tabouret Bois (Solvay) is designed by Jean Prouvé and manufactured by Vitra. The design of the Tabouret Bois clearly bears the signature of Jean Prouvé. The shape is based on the...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Roberto Lucci and Paolo Orlandini for Elam 'Le Farfalle' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roberto Lucci and Paolo Orlandini for Elam, lounge chair, model 'Le Farfalle', chromed metal, coated metal, fabric, plastic, Italy, circa 1970 Italian designer duo Roberto Lucci and...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Cassina Lounger LC4 by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Madrid, ES
Lounger 'LC 4' is Cassina’s quintessential chaise longue, designed in 1928, and based on an in-depth exploration of reclining chairs. Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jean...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Hill Red sofa by Studio MA by Albedo
Located in Milan, IT
A stupendous cushioned sofa by Studio MA characterized by a soft and warm allure that is an enticing invitation to comfort and relaxation, this stunning piece will take center stage ...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Two Contemporary Armchairs w Curved Back Wrapping Around To Form Armrests-Mondo
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Two contemporary armchairs upholstered in a rich burnt orange velvet & orange faux leather. The armchairs have a distinctive, modern design with thick, curved backs that wrap aro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Faux Leather, Foam

French Circa 1860 Original Painted Green Napoleon lll Cast Iron Daybed Rococo
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderfully worn circa 1860 Napoleon lll cast iron daybed, with a intricate floral scroll work design with a nod to the rococo style Original green paint, faded, chipped, scratc...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Seating

Materials

Iron

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs in Green Leather - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite set of eight French Louis XVI style restored dining chairs, consisting of six side chairs and two armchairs, sourced in Paris, France. This elegant set features classic ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Paint

Eclectica, set of 8 Walnut Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection showcases a selection of Biedermeier-style chairs presented in a distinctive format. Here, the set includes 8 individually styled chairs, each combining wood...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Medea Plywood Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Italy, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in 1955, the Medea chair is a landmark of post-war Italian design. Vittorio Nobili’s sculptural use of molded plywood creates a fluid, ergonomic form, paired with slender ir...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Danish Midcentury Wingback Lounge Chair Attributed to Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very stylish Danish wingback lounge chair from circa 1950. We love the organic slim profile of the design reminiscent of the styles that were to emerge in the Danish midcentury late...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

French Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A set of six French dining chairs with shaped walnut frames and gently carved apron details. The frames are upholstered in a pastoral toile fabric, with both side and armchairs inclu...
Category

1950s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Swedish Modern, Sofa, Green Velvet, Elm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Sofa, Green Velvet, Elm, Sweden, 1940s An organic modern sofa designed and produced in Sweden in the early part of the 20th century. This example feature...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Elm

Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded wood and brown velvet rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Release to lamination and traces of glue as illustrated Overall Dimensions (inches): 29...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Customizable Double-Back Sofa In Ultra Suede Fabric By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This striking and sophisticated sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and modern design. It features a graceful, upholstered curved form that creates an inviting and fluid silhouette....
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Two Extra Large French Provincial Country Farmhouse Benches, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of French Provincial Country Farmhouse extra large benches. Striking French design from the 1900s. Solid antique oak frames with original solid antique oak ...
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Volpe Chaise Longue
Located in New York, NY
Dormeuse with structure, base and external back in wood. Upholstered in fabric
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Volpe Chaise Longue
Volpe Chaise Longue
$18,500 / item
Mid-Century Borge Mogensen Style Danish Teak Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak dining chair with attractively curved backrest and comfortable burgundy skai leather upholstered seat. Handsomely made in the style of Danish designer Børge Mogensen...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Vintage folding chairs, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bring a touch of authentic 1930s style into your home with this beautiful set of original folding chairs. Crafted from pine with elegant, shaped back panels and plywood seats, the ch...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine, Plywood

Rare model "Bel-lami" Armchairs, Totti Laakso, Asko, 1970s
By Asko
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare model "Bel-lami" armchairs (2 pieces sold separately), design Totti Laakso, manufactured by Asko, 1970s. Walnut frame, reupholstered with quality model Muru 471 -fabric by Lauri...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Casi Norwegian Sheep Upholstered Elm Bench Off Center
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The Casi Elm Bench The artisanal construction methods highlight the elm woods beautiful grain pattern & knots and fissures from its past life. The most authentic materials are h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

Two Mid-Century Modern Audoux-Minet Style Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs. Design in the style of Audoux-Minet. Striking French design from the 1950s. Solid stained beech frames with original rush s...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Beech

Mid Century Burgundy Bar Stool Velvet Nouvelles Vagues by Dedar, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful, well crafted dark green upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, ...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

Antique British Colonial Caned Day Bed
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable 19th century British colonial day bed handcrafted in mahogany with an adjustable, mechanical caned back and seat, having c...
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19th Century English British Colonial Antique Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Siesta Outdoor Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
A medium-sized outdoor armchair with a solid wooden frame in a glossy mahogany finish. It features wide, flat armrests and a generously sized fabric-upholstered seat, paired with a p...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Wood

E. W. Godwin, attri. Two Anglo-Japanese Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Armchairs
Located in London, GB
E. W. Godwin attributed Two Anglo-Japanese Aesthetic Movement ebonized armchairs. One has been professionally reupholstered with embossed gilded leather sunflower heads replicating E...
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19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Bertu Benches, Suelo Big Modern Sheepskin Fur Bench, Sheepskin with Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Big Fur Suelo® Bench is beautifully constructed from solid maple in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a very thick sheepskin cushion. The Suel...
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2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Maple

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Blue Gray Wool, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your specifica...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

De Sede 'DS-2011' Chocolate Leather Sofas, Swiss 1983
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking vintage De Sede 'DS-2011' sofa, designed in Switzerland in 1983. This iconic piece features a captivating low-slung, curvilinear profile, upholstered in thick, high-qualit...
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Antique French Gothic Bench Settee Oak Arches Linen Fold Lift Top Seat c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique French Oak GOTHIC REVIVAL Bench, Settee or Church Pew with Lift-Top Seat for Storage~~HIGHLY CARVED ~~c. 1900 Spectacular design elements featuring linen...
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Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Oak 19th Century Regency Window Seat Hall Bench
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 19th Century Late Regency Period Oak Window Seat, Or Hall Bench, Retaining Good Rich Colour Throughout, Having Turned Rolls To Each End Of Rectangular Top, Raised...
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Set Eight Fratelli Sanvito Neoclassical Fruitwood and Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Eight Fratelli Sanvito for Versailles Design Center Neoclassical Fruitwood and Upholstered Dining Chairs. Two Armchairs and six side chairs. Fratelli Sanvito chairs are luxu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Capriccio armchair
Located in Forest, BE
Velvet “Capriccio” armchair by Georg Bighinello for Eurosalotto – circa 1970. Recently reupholstered in mohair fabric.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Textile

Capriccio armchair
Capriccio armchair
$26,932 / set
Gio Ponti, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of red, brown, blue velvet and wood lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Dassi, Italy, 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair to distressed condition, reupholstery reco...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Eames Herman Miller LCM Lounge Chair Metal Calico Ash
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your zip. Early Lounge Chair Metal LCM. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Made by Herman Miller. Patent sticker on bot...
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Set Of Six Wishbone chairs Model CH24 In Beech & Natural Cord By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six CH24 Y-Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn. Beech and natural cord. Danish design from the 1970s. — Designer: Hans J. Wegner — Model: CH24 (Y-Chair) — Manu...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cord, Beech

Eclectica, set of 8 White Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection showcases a selection of Biedermeier-style chairs presented in a distinctive format. Here, the set includes 8 individually styled chairs, each with its own u...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Guillerme et Chambron Oak Corner Chair, France 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Corner Chair, France 1960s Elegant oak corner or tricoteuse chair by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960s, exemplifying the designers’ hallmark blend of Fr...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Taupe Velvet & Oak Armchair Modern Dining, Desk or Accent Chair By Jose Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is an elegant contemporary armchair that is a perfect blend of style and comfort. The gracefully curved back and arms are upholstered in a luxurious, soft taupe velvet fabric, p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Velvet

Alcove Bench Upholstered In Olive Velvet With Fringe Skirt Trim By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Collection embraces a bold silhouette — rectangular and linear — that gently r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Art Deco Bentwood Cafe Chair, 1930s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Old Bugholz chair. Unfortunately, the manufacturer is not visible. Probably Thonet/Kohn, Fischel or similar A classic from the early 20th century are striking the complex connection...
Category

20th Century Seating

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Walnut Dining Chair Set with Armchairs, France 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
An exceptional French Art Deco dining chair set from the 1930s, comprising ten dining chairs and two armchairs, crafted from solid walnut and professionally restored. This elegant en...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine set of eight French mahogany dining chairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The set features rich, radiant mahogany frames with hand-caned oval balloon backs and seats. The ...
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Grace Art Deco Seating Suite in Velvet, 2 chairs and Sofa
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of furniture containing 2 chairs and one sofa are gifted with wonderful curved lines and newly upholstery. The mustard yellow velvet gives a modern and sophisticated look. ...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Spanish Long Bench or Coffee Table in Rattan and Woven Cane
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand Woven Bamboo Rattan Bench with Cane Seat This Mid-Century Modernist bamboo and woven rattan / wicker rectangular long bench was handcrafted in Spain near 1960s. Design with hand...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.